Chinese word

突出

Pronunciation

Pinyintū chū

Meaning

  • adjectiveoutstanding

Example

他的优点很突出。tā de yōu diǎn hěn tū chū

His strengths are outstanding.

Illustration for 突出 (outstanding)

More examples

这篇文章的中心思想很突出。zhè piān wén zhāng de zhōng xīn sī xiǎng hěn tū chū

The main idea of this article really stands out.

Core concept

One feature projects beyond the level set by nearby features, making it the point that draws notice.

Common phrases

  • 突出的优点tū chū de yōu diǎn

    outstanding strengths

  • 有突出的表现yǒu tū chū de biǎo xiàn

    have an outstanding performance

  • 很突出hěn tū chū

    very prominent

Similar words

明显míng xiǎn: Plainly visible, clear, or easy for people to recognize.
显眼xián yǎn: Easy to spot because its appearance, color, or position draws attention.

Definition in Chinese

表示在某个方面比周围或一般水平更为显著、容易被注意到，常用于描述特点、能力或问题。biǎo shì zài mǒu gè fāng miàn bǐ zhōu wéi huò yì bān shuǐ píng gèng wéi xiǎn zhù róng yì bèi zhù yì dào cháng yòng yú miáo shù tè diǎn néng lì huò wèn tí

Word origin

突出 (tūchū, "to stick out") joins the ideas of thrusting forward and emerging, then applies that visible projection to a person's abilities, qualities, or difficulties.

Usage tips

  • The word can carry either praise or criticism, because context determines whether the feature receiving attention is a valuable strength or a serious weakness.

Other meanings

  • stand outverb

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